LHH is seeking a BENEFITS ANALYST for a contract position in Houston, TX.

Position: BENEFITS ANALYST

Type: contract/temporary (approx. 3 months)

Location: 100% ONSITE (77002)

Pay Range: $32-37/hr DOE

Work Schedule: 9/80 — Mon-Thurs (7:30 AM-5:30 PM) & ½ day every Fri (7:30 AM-11:30 AM)

DUTIES:

· Advise employees and leaders on all company Leave of Absence (LOA) procedures & policies, including Short Term Disability (STD), Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Long Term Disability (LTD), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Personal Leave, and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) via email, phone, virtual meetings, in-person meetings, and chat

· Coordinate with the Disability Claims Administrator on all STD, FMLA, LTD, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims to ensure they are processed accurately and timely

· Ensure all Leaves are entered in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) accurately and timely

· Coordinate with Payroll team on paid company leaves, including Benefit premium payments

· Coordinate with Safety team on Worker’s Compensation claims

· Work with Human Resources (HR) and Legal teams on complex leave and accommodation claims

· Assist with Wellbeing Program planning, communication, and execution

· Maintain Leave information on the company’s intranet and HRIS sites

· Assist with advising employees on the group Benefit plans, including Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), 401(k), and other Benefit plans

· Assist with advising employees on Benefit related company policies and procedures including Paid Time Off (PTO) plans, and COBRA, Medicare, and other related programs

· Assist with employee Benefit communications and notices, Benefit auditing, and HRIS reporting

· Assist with Open Enrollment planning, communication, execution, and auditing

· Assist with Affordable Care Act (ACA) auditing and reporting

· Education Assistance Processing

· Other Benefit/Leave duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· College Degree preferred

SKILLS:

· Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and familiarity with Access

· Knowledge of HRIS; Workday experience a plus

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

· Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and/or assignments concurrently

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, vendors, brokers, and other job-related contacts

· Strong initiative with the ability to work independently

EXPERIENCE:

· At least two (2) or more years of professional experience working in HR with a background in Leave and Benefits; prior work experience in the energy sector a plus

· Professional HR or Benefit certifications a plus

· Wellbeing Program experience a plus

· Knowledge of the interaction between STD, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, PWFA, and company leave policies

· Knowledge of administration of group Benefit plans, including Section 125 Cafeteria plans, and Wellbeing programs

· Knowledge of employment and Benefit laws and regulations, including HIPAA, COBRA, PPACA, and ERISA

· Knowledge of government agencies, including the DOL and EEOC, along with current leave and accommodation related court cases

· Knowledge of HR practices and procedures